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Why Wasn’t Jamie Lee Curtis Nominated for an Emmy for The Bear? Jamie Lee Curtis in The Bear

Why Wasn’t Jamie Lee Curtis Nominated for an Emmy for The Bear?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian explains why Jamie Lee Curtis wasn't nominated for an Emmy Award for her brilliant performance in The Bear.
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The ‘Yellow Spandex’ Joke in X-Men Exemplified a Problem Superhero Movies Had for Years The cast of 2000's X-Men

The ‘Yellow Spandex’ Joke in X-Men Exemplified a Problem Superhero Movies Had for Years

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian explains why the "yellow spandex" joke in X-Men was indicative of a problem so many superhero movies had in the...
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When Did The West Wing Jump the Shark? The cast of the West Wing

When Did The West Wing Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) The West Wing jumped the shark.
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Wolverine’s Deadpool 3 Costume Sees Fans Mock X-Men ‘Yellow Spandex’ Joke Wolverine and Deadpool in Deadpool 3

Wolverine’s Deadpool 3 Costume Sees Fans Mock X-Men ‘Yellow Spandex’ Joke

The reveal of Wolverine's costume for Deadpool 3 has led to fans online mocking the joke about yellow spandex from 2000's X-Men
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Please, Movie People, Stop Referring to Movies as ‘Hard R’ The cast of the movie, Deadpool

Please, Movie People, Stop Referring to Movies as ‘Hard R’

Brian explains why he would highly recommend movie people to stop using the term of art "Hard R" to describe R-rated movies
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When Did One Day at a Time Jump the Shark? The cast of the original One Day at a Time

When Did One Day at a Time Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) the original One Day at a Time jumped the shark.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is Not a Cynical Movie Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is Not a Cynical Movie

Brian explains why Star Wars: The Last Jedi is anything but a cynical movie
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What’s Your Favorite Film About Patriotism in the United States? Mr. Smith tries to rally the day in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

What’s Your Favorite Film About Patriotism in the United States?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm asking you what is your all-time favorite film about patriotism in the United States
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A Few Interesting Callbacks in The Other Two Series Finale The cast of The Other Two celebrate the series finale

A Few Interesting Callbacks in The Other Two Series Finale

The series finale of The Other Two had some interesting callbacks to earlier in the series
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When Did Magnum, p.i. Jump the Shark? Tom Selleck poses on the Magnum PI Ferrari

When Did Magnum, p.i. Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) the original Magnum, p.i. jumped the shark.
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